R01 -- Halocarbon Refrigeration Systems - (SI)

Refrigeration is the process of moving heat from one location to another by use of refrigerant in a closed cycle. Oil management; gas and liquid separation; subcooling, superheating, and piping of refrigerant liquid and gas; and two-phase flow are all part of refrigeration. Applications include air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and industrial refrigeration.
A successful refrigeration system depends on good piping design and an understanding of the required accessories. This chapter covers the fundamentals of piping and accessories in halocarbon refrigerant systems. Hydrocarbon refrigerant pipe friction data can befound in petroleum industry handbooks. Use the refrigerant proper-ties and information in Chapters 3, 29, and 30 of the 2009 ASHRAE Handbook -- Fundamentals to calculate friction losses.

Chapter Table of Contents

Refrigerant Flow
Refrigerant Line Sizing
Discharge (Hot-Gas) Lines
Defrost Gas Supply Lines
Receivers
Air-Cooled Condensers
Piping at Multiple Compressors
Piping at Various System Components
Refrigeration Accessories
Head Pressure Control for Refrigerant Condensers
Keeping Liquid from Crankcase During Off Cycles
Hot-Gas Bypass Arrangements

Citation: 2010 ASHRAE Handbook -- Refrigeration: Chapter 1, Halocarbon Refrigeration Systems



Product Code(s): D-R012010SI